White is the colour: Chelsea's players model the new away kit Adidas/Chelsea FC

Premier League champions Chelsea have officially unveiled their away kit ahead of the new season.

The strip, which is predominantly white, features a blue and red trim on the sleeves and was launched earlier today as part of the west London club's tour of the US.

The red, white and blue colour scheme has been central to the club's away shirt for the past 110 years and manufacturers Adidas have billed the shirt as an "unexpected classic."

Sportswear brand Adidas, who are two years into a five-year agreement with Chelsea, have combined a cutting edge design with their latest performance technologies to ensure that the player can keep cool in the heat of battle.

Premier League kits 2015/16: In pictures

Premier League kits 2015/16: In pictures

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Arsenal away

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Aston Villa home

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Aston Villa away

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Bournemouth home

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Crystal Palace

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Everton away

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Leicester away

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Manchester City home

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Norwich away

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West Ham away

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Blues fans will not have to wait long to see their heroes wear the new outfit as Jose Mourinho's side will pull on the shirt for the first time when they face reigning Champions League holders Barcelona in Washington D.C. on 28 July.